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OM-9603
Revision Date: 12/15/04
Date Printed: Tuesday, February 08, 2005
This appliance installation must conform with local codes and with the Current Edition of the National Fuel Gas
code ANSI Z223.1, NFPA 54, NFPA 70, CAN/CGA B149.
The appliance and its individual shut off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi. (3.5 kPa)
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut off valve
during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psi. (3.5
kPa). The appliance installer must provide a 1/2 inch N.P.T. plugged tapping accessibility for test gage
connection immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the appliance.
Should overheating occur, or the gas supply fail to shut off, shut off the manual gas valve to the appliance before
shutting off the electrical supply.
The Free Standing Stove appliance may be installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible material.
The insert must be installed in an existing masonry fireplace or Listed Class A fireplace.
This appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for protection against shock hazard and should
be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong
from the plug.
CAUTION: Do not operate the appliance with glass removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the
glass must be done by replacing the door assembly and should be done by a licensed or qualified
service person. The door assembly must be supplied by Blaze King, any use of substitute materials is
prohibited. The ceramic glass in the door assembly is fragile - Do not abuse, strike or slam the door this
may cause damage and will void warranty.
WARNING: If the appliance is installed in the basement, please see local codes before using propane.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water, immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under
water.
CAUTIONS
WARNING
IMPROPER ASSEMBLY AND/OR INSTALLATION OF YOUR BLAZE KING GAS APPLIANCE OR FAILURE
TO OPERATE IT ACCORDING TO THE GUIDELINES DETAILED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL VOID
THE APPLIANCE WARRANTY, CAN CAUSE A HOUSE FIRE, AND MAY ENDANGER YOUR FAMILY. FOR
YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION
INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE
YOUR NEW APPLIANCE.
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Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies. See clearance diagrams in this manual.
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Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
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Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance.
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Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.
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Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing a room heater must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
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Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person ONLY.
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The appliance and vent system should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service
person.
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More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc.
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It is imperative that control compartments, burners, and circulating air passageways of the appliance are
kept clean.
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To clean the stove, make sure the appliance is off and cold, then remove logs and use a vacuum to clean
burner and air openings in the bottom of the appliance and also on the back of the appliance.
PREPARATION & ASSEMBLY
